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JULY 22, 2013

Business Facilities , a national publication focused on site selection and economic development, began releasing the results of its 9th Annual Rankings Report on July 22, 2013. “The Lone Star State repeated its success in our 2012 rankings with a tour de force just as impressive in our 2013 package.” WA also notched a no.

North Dakota 111

North Dakota Louisiana Washington Texas 111

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NOVEMBER 26, 2013

Violations of OSHA’s general industry regulations for Powered Industrial Trucks (1910.178), or forklifts went up from 1,993 in 2012, (7th most cited regulation) to 3,340 in 2013, (6th most citations). Check with us every Wednesday for the rest of the year as we understand the Top 10 OSHA Violations for 2013.

OSHA 69

OSHA Industrial Regulation Electrical 69

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NOVEMBER 20, 2013

The non-descript General Industry regulation 1910.305 which governs wiring methods, components and equipment for general use was responsible for 3,452 violations in 2013, making it the regulation that is the fifth most likely to trip up employers for citations in the United States. Electrical, Wiring (1910.305) – November 20.

Electrical 49

Electrical OSHA Regulation Equipment 49

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OCTOBER 23, 2013

It accounted for 8,241 of the 42,502 infractions in 2013. Where employees are in danger of falling off ladders, platforms, elevated work surfaces or holes in floors and walls, it’s important for employers to take the necessary steps to prevent OSHA violations and costly employee injuries or death. Train employees about job hazards.

OSHA 55

OSHA Safety Regulation Employment 55

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NOVEMBER 14, 2013

With 3,879 citations in 2013, General Industry regulation 29 CFR 1910.134 Respiratory Protection was the fourth highest cited violation for the last fiscal year. Check with us every Wednesday for the rest of the year as we understand the Top 10 OSHA Violations for 2013. Electrical, Wiring (1910.305) – November 20.

OSHA 56

OSHA Inspections Accidents Regulation 56

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MAY 14, 2013

Deatherage met with Harlingen EDC, Cameron County Workforce Solutions and Texas State Technical College executives to discuss employment and training of the customized work force needed for success of the project. Project construction is expected to take nearly two and a half years.

Texas 74

Texas Education Industrial Green 74

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NOVEMBER 26, 2013

Violations of OSHA’s general industry regulations for Powered Industrial Trucks (1910.178), or forklifts went up from 1,993 in 2012, (7th most cited regulation) to 3,340 in 2013, (6th most citations). Check with us every Wednesday for the rest of the year as we understand the Top 10 OSHA Violations for 2013.

OSHA 48

OSHA Industrial Regulation Electrical 48

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OCTOBER 30, 2013

Already the second most cited violation in 2013 with 6,156 instances, The General Industry Hazard Communication (1910.1200) standard, has only become more complicated with a December 1 st , 2013 deadline requiring employers to train employees on the new label elements and safety data sheet (SDS) format.

OSHA 49

OSHA Safety Regulation Organization 49

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AUGUST 2, 2016

This section provides information relating to employment and unemployment in construction. While most data are obtained from employer or establishment surveys, information on industry unemployment comes from a national survey of households. Employment, Unemployment, and Openings, Hires, and Separations. . . Employment, 2015.

Construction 100

Construction Compensation Employment Union 100

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NOVEMBER 6, 2013

The third most cited OSHA violation in 2013 was the construction regulation on scaffolding (1926.451). Following the scaffold regulations are part of OSHA’s charge that all employers provide a safe workplace. Check with us every Wednesday for the rest of the year as we understand the Top 10 OSHA Violations for 2013.

OSHA 48

OSHA Inspections Accidents Regulation 48

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NOVEMBER 6, 2013

The third most cited OSHA violation in 2013 was the construction regulation on scaffolding (1926.451). Following the scaffold regulations are part of OSHA’s charge that all employers provide a safe workplace. Check with us every Wednesday for the rest of the year as we understand the Top 10 OSHA Violations for 2013.

OSHA 48

OSHA Inspections Accidents Regulation 48

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SEPTEMBER 26, 2013

From the July/August 2013 issue. According to the Florida & Metro Forecast 2013–2016 , published in April by the Institute for Economic Competitiveness (College of Business Administration, University of Central Florida), Florida’s economic future also looks bright. percent in 2013, 2.5 percent during 2013 to 2016.

Florida 74

Florida Zoning Airports Employment 74

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JANUARY 21, 2014

From the September/October 2013 issue. Buffalo was able to offset this advantage by offering more than $10 million in incentives, as well as property tax breaks and low-cost electricity that will save the company millions of dollars more in the years to come. By Ed Felton. Marcellus Shale Formation (Credit: politis.fr).

New York 65

New York Houston West Virginia Employment 65

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NOVEMBER 27, 2013

Deval Patrick joined other state and federal officials in a ceremonial ribbon cutting for Ambri, an electricity storage startup company, which has opened its first battery manufacturing facility. New England Ambri Blog-Nov-2013 InnovateMass Liquid Metal Batteries Marlborough Startups'

Massachusetts 51

Massachusetts Electrical Innovation Commissioning 51

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SEPTEMBER 16, 2013

ComEd announced that work related to the Smart Grid program resulted in more than 3,000 full-time equivalent jobs in the second quarter of 2013. billion over 10 years to modernize the electric grid in northern Illinois, over $1.3 Great Lakes Workforce Training/Skilled Workforce ComEd Employment Intren smart grid Union'

Illinois 62

Illinois Union Electrical Estimating 62

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AUGUST 1, 2014

When jobs stopped getting created (and in many areas employment was still hemorrhaging), we introduced the concept of growth potential as a key measure in our flagship rankings categories. automotive production, with more than 900,000 vehicles produced in 2013. Shelton is using the largest portion of the funds ($1.2

Louisiana 111

Louisiana Tennessee North Dakota Utah 111

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MAY 3, 2014

The recipient of the 2013 Constructech Top 50 Products Award, Trimble ® Accubid Enterprise is a server-based, spec-driven estimating platform designated for electrical, industrial mechanical, and ITS contractors.

Estimating 45

Estimating Bidding Software Software 45

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AUGUST 29, 2013

From the May/June 2013 issue. Old Dominion Electric Cooperative (ODEC) is seeking approval to construct a state-of-the-art natural gas fueled electric generation facility in Cecil County, MD. It would be powered by natural gas, a clean and domestically plentiful form of energy used to create electricity. Reasor, Jr.,

Maryland 53

Maryland Baltimore Electrical Houston 53

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FEBRUARY 22, 2013

From the January/February 2013 issue. Jobs in this industry are in line with the types of employment opportunities that are sought after: stable, well-paid, semi- and high-skilled labor jobs, as well as managerial, design and engineering positions. Inside a state-of-the-art cleanroom at CNSE’s Albany NanoTech Complex. By Jenny Vickers.

Austin 98

Austin Albuquerque New York New Mexico 98

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OCTOBER 15, 2013

From the July/August 2013 issue. In May 2013, the governor signed into law landmark legislation that positions Mississippi as a leading destination for energy-related economic development. The state has announced several major economic development projects in the first two quarters of 2013. In April 2013, Gov.

Mississippi 59

Mississippi Columbus Zoning Infrastructure 59

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APRIL 15, 2014

Must expand its labor force, make new capital investment, or prevent loss of employment. May not have closed or reduced employment elsewhere in Alabama in order to expand into an enterprise zone. The credit is 20% of the actual costs limited to the employer’s income tax liability. WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT .

Income 108

Income Finance Zoning Employment 108

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MARCH 1, 2013

From the January/February 2013 issue. Ohio has initiated an employer-driven program is designed to provide direct financial assistance to train workers and improve the economic competitiveness of the Buckeye State’s employers. Only one application per employer will be accepted per program year. By Ed Felton.

Ohio 40

Ohio Employment Certification Columbus 40

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SEPTEMBER 10, 2013

From the July/August 2013 issue. s commercial banking anticipate the state’s real GDP (adjusted for inflation, it is the output of all goods and services produced by workers and property in the state) to increase to $443 billion in 2013, an increase of 3 percent from $430 billion in 2012. percent in 2013 and 6.7 billion in 2011.

Ohio 63

Ohio Airports Industrial Columbus 63

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MAY 27, 2014

In 2013, Kentucky announced 281 new projects in which companies are investing $3.3 In the second quarter of 2013, Kentucky ranked first nationally in the number of new businesses reported—a six percent increase over the same period in 2012. In addition, pre-employment services were provided to over 92,000 Kentuckians last year.

Kentucky 51

Kentucky Louisville Certification Green 51

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JANUARY 11, 2013

HVAC Marketing, Plumbing marketing, Electrical contractor marketing can be tough. Thats why weve assembled the best plumbing, electrical and hvac marketing strategies onto one site. Friday, January 11, 2013. success-minded people was NOT in your 2013 goals, I encourage you to. April 5, 2013 at 4:47 AM. Newer Post.

Contractors 60

Contractors IDEA Electrical Subcontracting 60

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MARCH 28, 2014

The geographic boundaries have been extended, and capital investment and employment eligibility requirements have been reduced. In 2007, the statewide economic impact from film was estimated at $242 million; by 2013, this had grown to $3.5 At least 75 percent of applicant’s total number of employees must be employed within Iowa.

Indiana 108

Indiana NJ Georgia Kentucky 108

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OCTOBER 1, 2013

From the July/August 2013 issue. However, defense companies face an uncertain 2013. The 2013 Gallup “State of the American Workplace” study ranks our skilled labor force the most engaged in the nation. North Louisiana’s defense sector represents one of the largest employers in North Louisiana. Shreveport Regional Airport.

Industrial 49

Industrial South Carolina Louisiana Defense 49

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MAY 27, 2013

Published in 2013 by Chelsea Green, The Greened House Effect: Renovating Your Home with a Deep Energy Retrofit , by Jeff Wilson, is a worthy read. This led to completely changing the angle of part of their roof, and this made it possible to conveniently add solar electric panels on that roof.

Housing 63

Housing Green Renovating Ohio 63

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AUGUST 27, 2014

In 2013, the City of Milwaukee also provided a $122,000 grant for energy-saving upgrades at the building as part of its Me2 Program. electric power. The Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) has awarded M-WERC more than $850,000 in grants for the center. Manufacturing Council that advises the U.S. Secretary of Commerce.

Milwaukee 85

Milwaukee Innovation Wisconsin Industrial 85

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APRIL 30, 2013

The 579-megawatt development will employ approximately 650 workers during a three-year construction period; generate more than $500 million in regional economic impact, the majority of which will be generated during construction; and serve California’s growing electricity demand with clean, renewable solar power.

Los Angeles 49

Los Angeles California Construction Electrical 49

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OCTOBER 3, 2012

So, in several of our more statistics-oriented categories, this year we have given extra credit for positive industry-specific employment numbers. We’ve broken the overall biotech ranking into several categories in this year’s report, including Biotechnology Strength/Employment.

Iowa 69

Iowa Louisiana Texas New Jersey 69

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SEPTEMBER 24, 2013

From the July/August 2013 issue. In January 2013, four Super Post-Panamax cranes became operational on the new container berth. Each crane weighs 1,550 tons and is fully electric so it emits no diesel emissions. In May 2013, CSX Transportation Inc. By Jenny Vickers. markets via train or truck. According to Maryland Gov.

Baltimore 88

Baltimore Delaware New Jersey Virginia 88

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JUNE 22, 2016

McAuliffe signed Executive Order 23 establishing “The New Virginia Economy” Workforce Initiative which laid out plans to overhaul Virginia’s economy in four ways: increasing postsecondary education and workforce credentials; securing employment for veterans; aligning education with the needs of businesses; and diversifying the economy.

Engineering 75

Engineering Oklahoma North Carolina Virginia 75

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JANUARY 28, 2014

From the September/October 2013 issue. In fact, 13 community colleges, some a part of consortiums, recently received federal grant money to expand on demand-driven skills training and to strengthen employer partnerships. Community colleges play a vital role in training Americans to meet the needs of employers today,” said U.S.

California 59

California San Diego Long Beach Zoning 59

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APRIL 9, 2013

At least 65 percent of these funds will be provided for expansion of the Computer Science Division of the School of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science at LSU. Southeast Baton Rouge Blog-April-2013 IBM LED LSU public-private partnership Tech Center' degrees in computer science awarded annually.

Louisiana 87

Louisiana Office Software Software 87

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DECEMBER 12, 2013

Unless you’re closing up shop for good on December 31, the end of the year is not an end of anything – except for a certain set of numbers that give you a picture of 2013. That picture can serve as a sound good guide for your vision for 2014, but only if you color in the details.

Plans 40

Plans Contractors Employment IDEA 40

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AUGUST 7, 2013

TVA and the Fulton Electric System are pleased to partner with the Commonwealth of Kentucky, the Fulton County-Hickman County Economic Development Partnership and other local leaders to help new companies to locate and expand in our service area.”. Southeast Workforce Training/Skilled Workforce Blog-aug-2013 Fulton Kayser manufacturing'

Kentucky 62

Kentucky United States Products Fabrication 62